Kaiser William’s Speech Angers Russian Officials In St Petersburg
May 12 reports from St Petersburg say Kaiser William described the Russian army as disorganized by vice and drunkenness. Censors limited publication to high officials and newspapers amid court and army resentment. A Vladivostok Squadron vessel was sighted near Kaura May 9, and a British cruiser reported near Van Fung Bay. An outbreak in Russia today left one official and 40 citizens killed, with troops warned to quell further disorder.
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St. Petersburg
Jitomi
Vladivostok
Kaiser William
Tokio
Vestoku Maru
Kaura
Hong Kong
Reckla
van Fong Bay
Indo- China
Dijoml
Russia
Seattle Budget Reaches Record May Allocation
Seattle May appropriation totals 125000 the largest monthly sum in city history. The figure reflects department estimates with actual spending possibly lower. Normal May spending runs 90000 to 116000, boosted by 29000 for pen machinery and supplies for the lighting department, new fire stations, and summer Street department work.
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Seattle
Hero Crodeer Taken From Train In Newton Kansas
Reported badly bruised body found after being placed aboard a Kansas City bound train by a Black man. Believed to be Herbert Croder, son of a Tammany chieftain, moved to a local undertaker in Newton. Authorities indicate the body was found May 12 with unclear circumstances surrounding the transportation.
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Herbert Crodeer
Newton
Kan
Herbert Croher
Santa Pe
Tita
Kansas City
Eight-Hour Law Exemption Noted for canal work
Washington May 12 An opinion holds that the eight hour law does not apply to work on the Panama canal. The ruling pleases the president since an eight hour day would hinder construction.
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Washington
Paniama Canal
Two Brothers Found Dead In Three Forks Cabin
Two brothers named Kulings were found dead in their cabin near Three Forks B C on May 12. One was terribly gished the other with a shotgun beside him. Evidence suggests a double murder.
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Three Forks
B. C
Kulings
Here
Cyclone Kills Two in Oklahoma Territory towns
A cyclone struck Marlow and Wynnewood in Indian Territory at 11 o clock today. Great damage is reported with many injured and two killed at Marlow. News desk reports outline the destruction across the two communities and warn residents to seek safety.
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Dmllens
Texas
Marlow
Wynnewood
Indian Territory
Snyder Okla Dead Count Rises In Disaster
May 12 Snyder Oklahoma reports identify 116 dead with 1 listed, as townspeople prepare funerals and casket arrangements. Injured are moved to Lawton and Oklahoma City, relief committees plan and pledge cash support to rebuild after another storm topples temporary shelters and causes more outages.
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Snyder
Okl
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Oki
Spyder
Twenty One Known Dead in Pennsylvania Railroad Disaster
May 12 report lists three identifications for victims of a Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Harrisburg. Mins Nettle Robinson of Cleveland Charles B. Risonick of Harrisburg and Thomas Lewis of Jersey City are named. Coroner Krause opens an investigation while officials say many passengers perished in fire post wreck. Sam S. Shubert dies from burns, raising total dead to 21 with about 140 injured.
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Harrisburg
Here
Mins Nettle Robinson
Cleveland
Charles B. Risonick
Thomas Lewis
Jersey City
Krause
Ceres
Sam Shubert
Sam S. Shubert
New York
Nan Patterson freed on recognizance in notable case
Nan Patterson was released from jail on her own recognizance after a morning appearance before Recorder Golf. District Attorney Jerome cited jurors’ opinions on three key points and said he would have handled the case the same way. Patterson plans to travel to Washington to see her mother, while her companions Abe Levy and Daniel O’Reilly stood by.
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Washington
New York
Nan Patterson
Nan
Recorder Golf
Jerome
Abe Levy
Daniel O'Reilly
Levy
Young
J. Morgan Smith
No Street Commissioner in Pendleton After Brown Resignation
Since J T Brown resigned, Pendleton has had no street commissioner. A committee split on appointment with one member favoring a new commissioner while the other two prefer to operate without a regularly appointed official. The council last met without discussing a successor or plans to hire under committee direction.
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J. T. Brown
Pendleton
Jatreet
Brown
Judge Bellinger Nearing Death in Portland
Portland May 12 2 45 p m United States district judge Bellinger is sinking rapidly after a week of illness. Physicians say death is imminent and his passing may delay the maud trials currently set in his court.
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Portland
United Stas
Bellinger
Gas Tank Blast Kills Eight at Point Breeze Works
A massive gas tank explosion at United Gas Improvement plant Point Breeze Philadelphia injures eleven and kills eight. Fire erupts, windows shattered, workers trapped under wreckage. Hospitals report several expected to die, with three bodies recovered and sixteen believed buried.
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Philadelphia
Point Breeze
United Gas Improvement Company
St. Agnew Hospital
John Boyd
Owen Brady
Chicago Grain Markets Report and Local Notices
May wheat opened at 1 and closed at 82 1 2 cents. Corn 184 and oats 30. Gubver family carried infant body from Weston to Dayton on No. 8. Lynn and Mrs burial details, Pendleton farewell. Prof Roy Conklin visits Pendleton en route to Walla Walla field meet. Prof EB Conklin seen with brother. Delile injured at Aberdeen mill shaft, body torn and crushed.
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Ozark Grain Commisson Company
East Court Street
Chicago
Bs Lynn Gubver
Weston
Dayton
Thoroughman
Pendleton
Roy Conklin
Pendivtoy High School
Pamdatant
Union
EB. B. Conklin
Walla Walla
Strikers Boycott Spurs Chicago Strike Fallout
Chicago on May 12 reports show seven deaths and many injuries as a six week strike escalates. Employers refuse re-employing strikers and pursue non union drivers, while injunction hearings proceed and police guard wagons amid ongoing violence.
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Chicago
Employers’ Association
Sherman
Court House Remodeling Plans Unveiled by County
County commissioners study partial remodeling of the court house to improve appearance and function. Proposed changes include a new roof, reconfiguring top floor offices, extending the circuit court room, adding two large offices, and a north south hall through the center with supporting pillars. Lower floor layout to remain unchanged while Court Street walk and surrounding paths are replaced with imitation stone.
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County Commissioners
Court House
Crouit
Court Street
Korean Chargé d'Affaires Yi Hand Eung Dies by Suicide
London May 12 Yi Hand Eung Korean charge d affaires committed suicide at the Korean legation this morning. No cause is given. The report notes the act followed a lack of business and mentions rising tensions surrounding the teamsters.
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Teamsters
Yi Ham Bung
London
Yi Hand Eung
Officials Pass Through To Walla Walla Today
A. L. Craig general passenger agent of the O KR MN and J. H. ONeill traveling passenger agent of the same system passed through the city en route to Walla Walla after touring lines in Eastern Oregon. They praise Harriman line tourist business and predict a great Pacific coast rush later this season with hundreds of citizens seeking homes in the West seeking property in the East disposition.
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A. L. Craig
J. H. O'Neill
Walla Walla
O. KR
Oregon
Harriman Linea
Beeve
Pacific Coast
Mr.Craig
Great Weal
Left foot badly injured by falling from train
A 13 year old student of the government school on the agency suffered a severe foot injury while attempting to board a passing train. The left foot was crushed with multiple toe injuries requiring amputation by Dr Henderson. no bones were broken. The incident involved James Minthorn’s son.
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James Minthorn
Henderson
Judge Ellis To Address Pendleton Academy Graduates
Judge W R Ellis will speak to Pendleton academy graduates on May 31 at the Presbyterian church. The program includes orations by Odessa Porter James Sturgis Elmer Yates Stanley Yates and Pearl Porter who will give a valedictory. A class banquet May 30 and a joint baccalaureate service with Whitman College president Penrose invited to preach. Diphtheria death of 1-year-old son of Conductor J Je McCrary in La Grande. Phone directory changes to finish by next Tuesday with new numbering. Funeral for Peter Dorey held at Catholic church and Eagles ritual at cemetery.
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Presbyterian Church
Penross
W. R. Ellis
Pendleton Academy
Odessa Porter
Mary Lyons
James Sturgis
Oregon
Elmer Yates
Ancient
Egypt
Stanley Yates
Pearl Porter
Judge Ellis
Academy
Penrose
Whitman College
J. Je McCrary
la Grande
Peter Dorey
Father Trevelli
Aerie of Eagles
Boundary Line Dispute Tangles Umatilla Grant Counties
Boundary maps misalignment risks shifting 15 sections from Umatilla to Grant. Dale may sit in Grant county if the Arnold survey is upheld, causing disappointment for local residents and prompting formal review by state officials. Lessons hinge on map accuracy and legislative correction forthcoming after Senate action and clerical notices.
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Ffiag State Land Board
Im Ula
Dale
Smith
Iacock
Grant County
Lagg
Wis
Salem
Umatilla County
Fm County
Wile County
Belongalla
Gilani
Sai
Man of Dale
Girand
G. G. Brow
State Land Board
Sixty six train to Walla Walla for Pennaeton events
Sixty six people traveled by train to Walla Walla to attend a track meet and a declamatory contest with Penneaton High School participating in multiple events.
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Walla Walla
Pennaeton High School
Five Killed in Dallas Wreck After Washout
A wreck in Dallas on May 12 caused by a washout on the Cotton Belt killed five people. Three passengers and two trainmen died in the incident.
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Dallas
Texas
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Judge Bellinger
Chicago Grain Markets
Aberdeen
Wash
Roosevelt
Haries Johnson
Twenty-fourth
Wentworth Avenue
John Bernard
Bernard
Ttia
Sirthe
Harrison School
Wentworth
Peabody Woa
Walter St. Clair
Armour Company
Prof
Gulbert Reaigned
D. Lynn Gubser
Hacame
Gim
Ellie Pitaston
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